M25C2vnT - Best Single 18650 Thrower

[Skylumen]

Hi Vinh

So how does this compare with the one I got from you at the end of last year?

What did you get from me last year? I cant even remember things last week.

 

[LiteTheWay]

Sorry - M25C2vnT kit - single mode version. You said at the time that:

Yours will be a bit higher than below:
Eagle Tac M25C2vn KT XML2-U3 PDT Samsung 20r 11260 turn on 1130@ 30 sec 419 mid 61 low 265,000 lux
Eagle Tac M25C2vnT XPG2 PDT Samsung 20r 8160 turn on 783@ 30 sec 343,000 lux


So how does what you mention above as having the pencil beam compare with what I have for throw?

Ta

 

[Skylumen]

Sorry for the bad nomenclature.

M25C2vnT before = M25C2vn with XPg2 PDTc

M25C2vnT Today = M25C2vn with Huge Turbo Head

Both lights are very different in terms on size. The larger one throws more with a smaller hot spot.

Sorry - M25C2vnT kit - single mode version. You said at the time that:

Yours will be a bit higher than below:
Eagle Tac M25C2vn KT XML2-U3 PDT Samsung 20r 11260 turn on 1130@ 30 sec 419 mid 61 low 265,000 lux
Eagle Tac M25C2vnT XPG2 PDT Samsung 20r 8160 turn on 783@ 30 sec 343,000 lux


So how does what you mention above as having the pencil beam compare with what I have for throw?

Ta

 

[LiteTheWay]

The larger one throws more with a smaller hot spot.

Can you guesstimate how much more?

 

[taubada]

I have the xml2-U3 PDTc version of the M25C2vn, with a 62mm diameter head/reflector, and what an amazing little torch it is. Jmpaul tested his version of this light at 265,000 Lux. Now the new M25C2vnT (Turbo), is essentially the same light, but has a 92mm diameter head/reflector hanging off it's single 18650 body and switch assembly, and I suspect is driven a tad harder. Now Jmpaul recently tested an early developmental version of this light and regestered 580,000 Lux. This is roughly a 120% increase in Lux....!
Just goes to reinforce the fact, that with a reflector based LED torch..., size and depth of reflector, does matter.......!

 

[Skylumen]

Can you guesstimate how much more?

Ummm wild guess but may be twice the size. I have not compared side by side.

 

[Alex1234]

I will be getting this tomarrow. Will be taking beamshots

 

[LiteTheWay]

Hi Vinh

I can't see any pictures, and I am getting confused with numbers and options. But I want the one with the big head and MOST THROW. Can you tell me exactly what to order and the price with International shipping. I will also e-mail you with the same content as this post.

Thanks.

Ummm wild guess but may be twice the size. I have not compared side by side.

 

[Skylumen]

$275 XPG2 PDTc = most throw but least output
$275 U3 PDTc = Medium Throw and output
$290 MTG2 = Least throw but highest output


+$5 if you want "V54" engraving

 

[Fourgates]

$275 XPG2 PDTc = most throw but least output
$275 U3 PDTc = Medium Throw and output
$290 MTG2 = Least throw but highest output


+$5 if you want "V54" engraving

How much difference is between 1 and 2? Is it worth the lumen loss to go XPG2? I don't need measurements but a honest observation would be very useful. Thanks Vinh!

 

[Alex1234]

How much difference is between 1 and 2? Is it worth the lumen loss to go XPG2? I don't need measurements but a honest observation would be very useful. Thanks Vinh!

I own the xpg2 dedome version of the m25c2vn normal head version and it has such a focused beam its hardly usefull under 400 feet. hotspot might be bright but its so small it wont light up enough of what your trying to look at. its beyond a pencil beam imo. In this turbo head verison i think its only usefull if you want a flashlight laser. Xml2 might not throw as far but they are so close and the xml2 is much brighter the xml2 version will apper more inpressive. Im not saying i dont like it i love mine but i use it to point out stars lol. I think this turbo head version with dedome xpg2 could be the most focused most narrow beam ever seen from an led flashlight. Fun as a novelty but not much practical use.

 

[jmpaul320]

The xml2 is a laser. Xpg2 would be for specialized use only like an aspheric type beam I'm thinking

 

[Skylumen]

The xml2 is a laser. Xpg2 would be for specialized use only like an aspheric type beam I'm thinking

You got a XPG2 PDTc coming on Monday I think ;-)

I suck as guessing but I sure hope it breaks 600K from a single cell

 

[Fourgates]

I own the xpg2 dedome version of the m25c2vn normal head version and it has such a focused beam its hardly usefull under 400 feet. hotspot might be bright but its so small it wont light up enough of what your trying to look at. its beyond a pencil beam imo. In this turbo head verison i think its only usefull if you want a flashlight laser. Xml2 might not throw as far but they are so close and the xml2 is much brighter the xml2 version will apper more inpressive. Im not saying i dont like it i love mine but i use it to point out stars lol. I think this turbo head version with dedome xpg2 could be the most focused most narrow beam ever seen from an led flashlight. Fun as a novelty but not much practical use.

The xml2 is a laser. Xpg2 would be for specialized use only like an aspheric type beam I'm thinking

Thanks guys.

 

[Alex1234]

just got home and opened the package. The head is freaking huge !!!!!! This this is so ridiculous looking its amazing !!!! And holy front heavy. Good wrist workout
pics and beamshots coming soon

 

[Alex1234]

i got 2 before it stopped working again. to give you an idea of size the reflector is the same with but a lot deeper then the tk61

Beamshots in order of list
1) m25c2vn single mode xpg2 dedome 343kcd
2) m25c2vn Turbo xml2 u3 PDTc 600kcd
3) tk61vn50 460kcd

 

[Alex1234]

In same order as above

 

[Capolini]

That TK62 LOOKS just like the TK61!!!

 

[Alex1234]

here are some low exposure shots to show hotspot difference

same order as above. The beam is pure perfection on my light and i love it. Its a monster:devil:

 

[Skylumen]

It is a monster!